Substation Equipment Technican

EKPC Company Information

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Considering Different Levels

The following levels are open for consideration: Level 1, 2 and 3.

All skill levels are being considered and the person chosen for the position will be placed in the level in which they are experienced. Please see below for description of all levels.

Key Roles

To perform all duties necessary to provide efficient service in the repair and installation of regulators, reclosers and transformers in energized and de-energized substations. To provide the necessary support to EKPC's Substation Construction Department, delivering material and setting equipment and buildings at new substations and delivering line material to EKPC's Line Contractors. Also to provide services to our owner members for pad mount transformers installations and offer assistance moving or setting equipment at their request.

Key Responsibilities

Substation Equipment Technician Level 1

• Secures all loads to be transported.
• Loads equipment onto trailers.
• Visually inspects vehicles prior to use, including fluid levels, exterior lights, and tires, and completes daily inspection sheet.
• Documents mileage and hours of use.
• Drives trucks required for the job ¿ flat bed, tractor-trailer, crane.
• Troubleshoots minor in-field equipment breakdowns and coordinates with contractor mechanics to make vehicle repairs.
• Obtains Class A CDL permit.
• Assists with planning vehicle and equipment movements while recognizing clearances and hazards.
• Operates forklift to move equipment.
• Inspects insulators for damage.
• Checks grounding on structures and equipment.
• Replaces insulators under de-energized conditions.
• Inspects conductors and replaces de-energized conductors as necessary.
• Meggers regulator before attaching jumpers.
• Records counter data and write up operations on regulators.
• Installs or replaces control cables on OCR¿s.
• Checks transformers for oil level and pressure.
• Paints transformers.
• Visually checks distribution substation components.
• Uses meggers and multi-meters.
• Inspects rubber gloves.
• Inspects and maintains personal safety equipment on truck.
• Inspects and cleans hot sticks.
• Ensures trucks are grounded to system ground or screw ground.
• Inspects lifting cabling and replaces as necessary.
• Obtains flagger certification.
• Assists Substation Technician in emergency troubleshooting.
• Reads one-line diagrams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Substation Equipment Technician Level 2 and 3

• Please visit our website at www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc for a full job description

Key Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or formal technical training in a related area preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of repairing and working around energized substation equipment experience preferred. Electric utility Substation Technician experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of switching procedures for energized substations preferred.
• Class A CDL required; and also must obtain forklift operators license.
• Must be knowledgeable with one-line diagrams.

Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Initiating Action
• Decision Making
• Contributing to Team Success
• Safety Awareness

Working Conditions

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• On-call position; required to carry a company provided phone after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Overnight travel and non-scheduled overtime normal part of job.
• Residential telephone or personal cell phone required.
• Required to work in and around energized facilities.
• Regular lifting up to 100 lbs. and occasional lifting over 100 lbs. required.
• Regular climbing and work at heights on ladders and stairs and occasional climbing and work at heights on structures required.
• Required to live within 30 minutes of the Winchester Service Center or other previously agreed upon location within the service territory.